Leave it to MLS to make a Messi situation messier—with enough blame to fill a soccer goal. Egos, arrogance, shortsightedness and dubious decision-making combined to create a combustible, unsurprising outcome after superstar Lionel Messi hijacked what was supposed to be one of the league’s premier showcases by skipping the MLS All-Star Game on July 23…
Cavan Sullivan made a small but meaningful step on the road to global soccer stardom over the weekend when he scored his first goal in Manchester City colors for the Premier League giant’s under-21 squad. The Philadelphia-born 15-year-old is spending two weeks with City’s youth setup as part of an agreement that will eventually see…
Jul 23, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; MLS All Stars forward Sam Surridge (98) of Nashville SC reacts after scoring a goal during the first half for the 2025 MLS All-Star Game at Q2 Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images Major League Soccer joint leading scorer Sam Surridge of Nashville SC scored in the first half…
Two things can be true at the same time. 1. The Major League Soccer All-Star Game is a bad event that needs to be drastically reimagined or eliminated. 2. How MLS Commissioner Don Garber handles Lionel Messi’s All-Star snub will be a legacy-defining moment. After questions over Messi’s potential participation in the event simmered through…
When Lionel Messi signed to join MLS, his contract reportedly included a stipulation to receive a share of the revenues generated by streaming partner Apple TV. Since May, Messi’s relationship with MLS has also included a sponsorship agreement that made his new sports drink, Mas+ by Messi, the league’s official hydration partner. And now MLS…
Jul 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Diego FC defender Oscar Verhoeven (33) and midfielder Anders Dreyer (10) celebrate after the game against the Chicago Fire at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images It’s mid-July and expansion San Diego FC leads the Western Conference, not the spot first-year franchises are typically found. Yet the…
Jul 12, 2025; Carson, California, USA; LA Galaxy midfielder Marco Reus (18) celebrates his goal with forward Gabriel Pec (11) during the first half against D.C. United at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-Imagn Images Something has to give when offense-challenged Austin FC squares off against the porous defense of the Los Angeles…
May 28, 2025; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF midfielder Telasco Segovia (8) passes the ball against CF Montreal during the first half at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images After getting knocked out of the FIFA Club World Cup, Inter Miami returns to MLS action with a visit to CF Montreal on…
Jun 14, 2025; Chester, Pennsylvania, USA; Charlotte FC defender Adilson Malanda (29) clears the ball away from Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya (11) as goalkeeper David Bingham (22) defends the goal during the first half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images Markus Anderson’s first MLS goal eight minutes into stoppage time was the…
Jun 1, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Sounders FC goalkeeper Stefan Frei (24) wears a t-shirt to protest FIFA Club World Cup bonus sharing from MLS while participating in pregame warmups against the Minnesota United at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images The MLS Players Association responded Sunday against the league’s most recent offering…
